Master of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS545

Course Name:

Subculture Studies

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ESRA KÖTEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The learning aims of the course are to:

familiarize students with historical and contemporary issues surrounding youth and adult subcultures;
facilitate students’ critical understanding of the social, economic, cultural and political contexts in which youth and adult subcultures occur;
enable students to critically analyze and theorize ‘subcultures’ through engagement with sociological theory and scholarship.

Course Content:

Understanding/critical thinking around subcultural theory:

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Familiarize students with historical and contemporary issues surrounding youth and adult subcultures
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Students will evaluate critical understanding of the social, economic, cultural and political contexts in which youth and adult subcultures occur;
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Students will explain the role of innovation, invention, and discovery in culture
Learning Competence
1) -Students will describe the subculture: include the myths (values, beliefs, etc.), symbols (language, style, behaviour, activities, etc.) and purposes (aims, goals, etc.)
Field Specific Competence
1) Understanding/critical thinking around subcultural theory
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Students will critically analyze and theorize ‘subcultures’ through engagement with sociological theory and scholarship.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Week 1: Introduction – why study subcultures?	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları
2)	Week 2: The Chicago School	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları Tüm Ürün Formatları (1 Ad
3)	The Birmingham Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları
4)	Post-Subcultural Studies: Critiques and Alternatives	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları
5)	Rethinking Subcultural Resistance – Punk,	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları
6)	Subculture and Gender	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları
7)	Subculture and Globalization	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları
8)	Criminalised Subcultures?	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları
9)	Subculture as Performance.	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları
10)	Subculture and Music	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları
11)	Subculture and Art	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları
12)	Subculture and Identity	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları
13)	Social Movements and subculture	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları
14)	Subculture and Groups	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları
15)	Evaluation 1	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları
16)	Evaluation 2	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları Tüm Ürün Formatları (1 Adet)
References:	Altkültür Toplumsalın Parçalanışı Yazar: Chris Jenks Yayınevi : Ayrıntı Yayınları

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.
2) Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.
3) Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.
4) Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.
5) Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.
6) Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.
7) Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.
8) Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.
9) Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.
10) Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.
11) Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.	4
2)	Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.	3
3)	Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.	4
4)	Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.	4
5)	Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.	3
6)	Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.	4
7)	Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.	3
8)	Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.	4
9)	Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.	4
10)	Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.	4
11)	Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.	4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 30
Presentation	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Presentations / Seminar	1	3	3
Homework Assignments	5	33	165
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			171